Iowa’s 19 casinos generated $144.9 million in revenue in July 2025, up 0.1% from $144.7 million a year earlier, according to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission figures. Slots revenue rose 1.4% to $131.9 million, while table-game revenue fell 11.3% to $13 million.
The state figures show contrasting year-on-year performance for Iowa casino slots and table games.
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis proposed raising the effective tax rate on the state’s casinos to 23% from 16.1% in his final budget proposal. The proposal estimates $80.2 million in annual revenue from the gaming industry; voters would have to approve a tax increase under the state’s taxpayer bill of rights.
Rhode Island’s two casinos generated $51.4 million in September, up 0.3% year on year, according to state lottery figures reported in the source. Slots produced $41.4 million, down 0.6%, while table games generated $10 million, up 4.2%; Bally’s Lincoln reported $39.2 million and Bally’s Tiverton $12.2 million.
Pennsylvania’s Gaming Control Board must decide whether to approve a proposed licensing solution affecting Bally’s Intralot’s planned acquisition of Evoke, reportedly expected to close in Q4 2026 or Q1 2027. The companies propose that Evoke subsidiary 888 Atlantic surrender its manufacturer licence and wind down its Caesars services; the Office of Enforcement Counsel has reportedly opposed the solution, while the board has the final decision.
Bally's halted construction on non-casino parts of its Chicago resort after the city moved to permit video gaming terminals in venues including restaurants and truck stops. The company says the terminals breach its Host Community Agreement, which gives it exclusive rights to slot-style gaming within city limits, while construction continues on the casino floor and supporting amenities.
Alberta’s regulated online gambling market has reached 50 licensed websites run by 29 companies, reportedly, as the province began enforcing restrictions on unlicensed operators after the 13 October transition deadline. Alberta iGaming Corporation chief executive Dan Keene said another 10 to 15 sites could launch by the end of 2026. Operators without approval must stop taking wagers from Alberta customers, while the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission can declare violators unsuitable for registration.